Modified Trabeculectomy for Glaucoma Surgery
Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Jul 11, 2019
Trial Information
Current as of July 24, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Recta-angular scleral flap (one half the scleral thickness) is dissected,reaching 2 mm into the cornea. The dissection through the cornea is carried out with great care, leaving only thin corneal stroma over Descement's membrane.
Application of direct heat cautery using a prob Imm in size (the prob was heated for 45 seconds) the cautery was applied at 4 points two of them just in front of blue corneal line and the other two at 2 mm anterior to the blue line, the diameter of each point is 1 - 1.5 mm. The horizontal distance between each point is 3.5 mm Figure(1). The application of the caut...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 1ery glacouma
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Previous surgery
About Assiut University
Assiut University, a prominent academic institution located in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and clinical trials that enhance healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university engages in a wide array of clinical studies across various disciplines, aiming to contribute valuable insights into disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Assiut University's commitment to ethical research practices and rigorous scientific methodology ensures the integrity and reliability of its clinical trials, ultimately benefiting both the local community and the global medical landscape.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Assiut, , Egypt
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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